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Launched boat#1! (1) Jackdaw at 6:03pm 04.19.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1209 192902
VARNISH OR LACQUER gschenck at 4:03pm 04.19.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1584 I need to refinish the cockpit table in our Beneteau 473. Is the finish a varnish or lacquer?
Hunter 19 or 19-2 Jib haylard wraps around CDI furler tom flatley at 3:47pm 04.19.21 Smaller Boats 11/1923 Thik my 1st post was too cryptic- Have had a Hunter 19-2 for 5 years. The jib haylard exits at the
Any advice re: a swim ladder for a 2011 26M? There's no way I'm getting up that itty bitty ladder by the transom Beggar's Game at 3:21pm 04.19.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1529 My husband and I just purchased a 2011 MacGregor 26M, and we were wondering what other people have d
Hunter 19 or 19-2 - Jib haylard wraps around the furler tom flatley at 3:14pm 04.19.21 Smaller Boats 1/332 The furler works well. When the mast is lowered all is checked and seems fine. But when I raise the
Bimini Bow Jerry Nevins at 1:56pm 04.19.21 Parts Search 2/643 Looking for a replacement bimini rear bow for our Hunter 356. It went overboard last summer in a bi
Bose cockpit control cover wyctoronto at 1:51pm 04.19.21 Parts Search 1/447 Hi, On the 44 and I think other models, the Bose control head on the companionway coaming has a pla
LEWMAR Fixed Windows for a 2003/2004 Hunter 36 (1) Rasselas36 at 1:39pm 04.19.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1439 I have a crazed starboard side fixed window and need to locate a source to replace it. Contacted Hu
1978 Yamaha 33 spinnaker car toggle Arctic Hawk at 1:14pm 04.19.21 Yamaha 1/629 Would any one happen to have one for sale or know where one can be purchased?
1978 Yamaha 33 spinnaker car toggle Arctic Hawk at 1:11pm 04.19.21 Parts Search 1/566 I am looking for a spinnaker car toggle, the U shaped piece where on attaches the pole to with mast.
Pettit Trinidad SR Discontinued fstbttms at 12:49pm 04.19.21 Ask All Sailors 1/477 Having heard from several sources that this was the case (but not believing it), I called their sale
Rumba Escape help Athleon at 10:43am 04.19.21 Parts Search 9/4627 Long story short; my mothers ex boyfriend was a hoarder, and now there is a rumba escape on my prope
Replacing standing rigging with mast up marke14 at 10:38am 04.19.21 Ask All Sailors 17/6333 Hi SBO friends, Some of you may recall my going on 8 year quest to find a rigging professional in t
what's that under the keel? jon hansen at 9:51am 04.19.21 Sails Call Lounge 3/886 ZZD_nbS1_II
Diameter of 1980 Hunter 27 Stanchions Coinspinner2564 at 8:44am 04.19.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/371 Does anyone know offhand what the diameter of the stations are on a 1980 Hunter 27? Hoping to get a
1989 Macgregor 26D.....new to me.. and a few questions (6) kendyoozed at 8:02am 04.19.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/4372 Here is my 1989 26D I just got on Saturday. It took most of the afternoon on Sunday to figure out ho
Anyone have a sailpack on a H34? RuffrLife at 6:45am 04.19.21 Big Boats 9/1104 Since we are in a lockdown here in Ontario and won't be allowed to access our boat until May 20th, I
Hunter 29.5 shroud question Earl Toman at 6:37am 04.19.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/436 My Hunter owner's manual is clear in explaining that the lower shroud (stem ball on mast by spreader
1980 O day 30 hull problems (3) dschierl at 5:36am 04.19.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1848 I have an 1980 oday 30 and this is my problem I have a 40 year old Oday I bought just a few years ag
3-oz Dacron Genoa--#6 Luff Tape? Kings Gambit at 9:42pm 04.18.21 Ask All Sailors 4/678

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Hull sag problem PaulK at 2:52pm 11.18.24 Does that mean that the owners who live in the north east should ease their stays and shrouds when
New member--where to start? dlochner at 2:50pm 11.18.24 What @Ralph Johnstone said. The quality of your question will have a direct bearing on the usefuln
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger dLj at 2:37pm 11.18.24 What did the manual say about the blinking light? What is that supposed to indicate? dj
New member--where to start? Ralph Johnstone at 2:34pm 11.18.24 Welcome to the site. Likely the best place to reach the most people of all skill levels is under "A
Taking the mast down dlochner at 2:31pm 11.18.24 If there is corrosion on the connectors, you almost be certain that the corrosion has extended up th
Port decal/name placement for a USCG documented boat jssailem at 1:51pm 11.18.24 Maybe they wanted to share: "We like the cut of your jib. It would be Dutch courage to Cut and run."
Strange solar/electrical setup on new boat dlochner at 1:40pm 11.18.24 I'm not following "CCT" - what's that? I don't see battery posts labeled, but there does seem to b
Strange solar/electrical setup on new boat Scott T-Bird at 1:28pm 11.18.24 I'm not following "CCT" - what's that? I don't see battery posts labeled, but there does seem to be
Express 34 - Flooring Refinish FastOlson at 1:05pm 11.18.24 I used minwax helmsman clear gloss spar varnish for the table & companionway slats. It helps to ha
Strange solar/electrical setup on new boat Stanleywester at 12:37pm 11.18.24 I can't tell from the diagram how anything is wired since you don't indicate any + or - posts as f
Strange solar/electrical setup on new boat Scott T-Bird at 12:12pm 11.18.24 I can't tell from the diagram how anything is wired since you don't indicate any + or - posts as fa
Hunter 35.5 shower drain pump Dalliance at 12:09pm 11.18.24 Thanks for pointing out some of the risks. More research is evidently needed. The sump discharge m
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger HoosierSailor at 11:54am 11.18.24 Should have mentioned that. Not even a year old. 2 Odyssey 4D-1300.
Decking project Grotto at 11:50am 11.18.24 Gotta ask : is each piece individually glued on. If that's the case, I will upgrade your installa
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger dlochner at 11:28am 11.18.24 How old are the batteries?
Taking the mast down PlaneTom at 10:58am 11.18.24 Ok, I got a partial answer. I did hear from the previous owner, and he was not present when the mast
Maintenance intervals GeorgeC at 10:43am 11.18.24 malighthill........I own a 1983 O'Day with the 16 HP Universal 5416 engine. I believe that Universa
Question about solar panels and batteries. madmax at 10:42am 11.18.24 This is the best answer so far. :thumbup: @madmax asked what it will take to quench his thirst and
Question about solar panels and batteries. Captain Larry-DH at 10:28am 11.18.24 Your question really relies upon what you find in your new boat. IF the alternator is functioning
Winter Weather forecasted for PacificNW jssailem at 10:22am 11.18.24 Let me take a look at this idea.

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